Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
barkeri
ID:
40122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. New Zealand : 257

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039451



Common Names

  • Lagenophora barkeri
  • Barker's Lagenophora
  • Barker's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Lagenophora barkeri barkeri [unknown]
  • Lagenophora pumila barkeri (Kirk) G.Simpson [unknown]

Description

Lagenophora barkeri (also called Barker's Lagenophora, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenophora barkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagenophora barkeri is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenophora barkeri is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Lagenophora barkeri

Lagenophora barkeri is native to Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia.

Lagenophora barkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenophora barkeri?

Lagenophora barkeri

What is the common name of Lagenophora barkeri?

Barker's Lagenophora

What is the natural habitat of Lagenophora barkeri?

Lagenophora barkeri is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138152: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.